Nova Scotia bird watching

Province Bird: Osprey

Comprehensive Checklists:
Checklist for Nova Scotia

Number of Species Seen in Nova Scotia: 433

Recommended Bird Field Guides:
Sibley Guide to Birds
National Geographic - Birds of North America
Birds of North America CD-ROM

Map of Nova Scotia Click on the image to the left for a large map of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Birding Organizations:
Nova Scotia Bird Society
Halifax Field Naturalists
Blomidon Naturalist Society
Atlantic Bird Observatory
Grand Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station

Rare Bird Alerts:
Province-wide (902) 852-2428  
Transcripts of rare bird reports

Discover the top birding locations in Nova Scotia. Find out more about Nova Scotia Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Nova Scotia. Print out a checklist of Nova Scotia birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Nova Scotia. Order books to help you become a better birder in Nova Scotia. Discover links to Nova Scotia Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Nova Scotia before you begin your trip.

Recommended Nova Scotia Birdwatching Hotspots:

Cape Breton
46.70 N   60.37 W
French Mountain, Bird Island and Ingonish are three of the best birding spots on the cape. Spring through early winter can be a good time to visit. Watch for Bicknell's Thrush and Atlantic Puffin.

More on Birding in Nova Scotia:
Birds of Nova Scotia
Bird Watching Sites
Cape Breton Birds
Birding in Nova Scotia
Backyard Winter Birds of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Birding News
Birding Nova Scotia
Outdoor Nova Scotia
West Nova Eco Site
Butterflies of Nova Scotia
Hot Spots
Bird Watching Sites in Nova Scotia

If you would like to recommend a great birding spot in this region, please feel free to contact us at info(at)birding.com. We welcome your suggestions!

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